IT was fitting to see Jordan Henderson and Jamie Carragher play so well against Arsenal.

One is finally beginning to show his potential whilst the other is still proving his. The fine tuning required to mix youth and experience was out balanced against Oldham, with Rodgers admitting that too many of the younger players let him down.

That's why it was so reassuring to see Carragher return to the team against Arsenal and provide a master class in defending for the onlooking pair of Skrtel and Coates to take notes from.

We proved at the Emirates that we don't need sustained possession as long as we are clinical on the counter.

Rodgers will hope we continue this trend against City on Sunday, as there will undoubtedly be large spells were we are required to defend, but with Carragher back to his best and our attacking players on form, there is no reason why we can't take three points this weekend.